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How to get fromLocarno to Vareseby bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Locarno to Varese by bus, train, ferry, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Quarona Via P.Rolandi Cabina Enel to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldibus bus 50
    2. Take the train from Vercelli to Rho-Fiera Milanotrain train
    3. Take the train from Rho Fiera Milano to Varesetrain train S5 / ...
    3h 51m
    €16–25

  2. Drive  71.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Locarno to Varesecar car 71.2 km
    1h 12m
    €12–17

  3. Line 1 bus, line 54 bus, ferry, bus

    1. Take the bus from Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 to Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8bus bus 1
    2. Take the bus from Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviaria to Arona - Stazione Ferroviariabus bus 54
    3. Take the ferry from Arona to Angeraferry ferry 24 / ...
    4. Take the bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Sacco fr. 12,Municipiobus bus
    4h 44m
    €14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Locarno to Varesetaxi taxi 71.2 km
    1h 12m
    €120–160

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Locarno to Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcaderotaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero to Varese, Sacco fr. 12,Municipiobus bus V120
    1h 51m
    €105–125

Locarno to Varese by bus and train

Calendar55Weekly Services
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€16Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Locarno, Italy and Varese, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Locarno to Varese. However, you can take the bus to Vercelli Autostazione C.So Gastaldi, walk to Vercelli, take the train to Rho-Fiera Milano, walk to Rho Fiera Milano, then take the train to Varese. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varallo - Roccapietra - Posta Via Varalli, 39 to Varese, Sacco fr. 12,Municipio via Romagnano Sesia - Via Mazzini 8, Romagnano Sesia - Stazione Ferroviaria, Arona - Stazione Ferroviaria, Arona, Angera, and Angera, Della Vittoria,Imbarcadero in around 4h 44m.

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